Little Rock police said the Arkansas surgeon general was arrested over the weekend after a confrontation with a private security guard.

Police said 49-year-old Joe Thompson challenged the guard who was patrolling in a neighborhood on Sunday and the guard called police.

A police report said officers spoke to Thompson at his home, where he complained that the guard was trespassing, but officers said the patrol was legal. Officers arrested Thompson after he wouldn't comply with orders and allegedly became combative.

Thompson is charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and attempting to influence a public official. Police said Thompson told officers they "made a mistake" because he's the surgeon general and works for the governor.

Thompson's office said he was out Monday and not available to comment.